Career Opportunities
Thank you for considering a career at Ursuline Academy. Founded in 1893 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school with four academic branches: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline is a student-centered community that has championed trailblazers, changemakers, and global leaders for over 130 years. We invite you to become part of the legacy.
Ursuline Academy is committed to fully utilizing our employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to a policy of equal employment opportunity.
Ursuline Academy Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, and vision)
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) plan with Employer Contribution
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
- Life Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
- Tuition Remission for Ursuline, Salesianum, and St. Edmond's Academy (grades 6-8)
- Free Extended Day & Holiday Program
- Discounted Summer Camps (applies to all Ursuline run camps)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement for Personal Continuing Education
Positions at Ursuline
The Lower School Aide will assist with the instruction and classroom management in the Kindergarten classroom during the afternoons from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Additional substitute hours during the first part of the day is also possible. The Aide will embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners; will foster a student-centered classroom environment; and will work collaboratively with colleagues in other curricular areas, including specialty classes.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Kindergarten Aide” in the subject of the email.
Ursuline Academy is seeking a Lower School Teacher for the start of the 2025-26 School Year. The ideal candidate will embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners; will foster a student-centered classroom environment; and will work collaboratively with colleagues in other curricular areas, specifically, specialty classes. This position involves working with one primary cohort of students and parents in a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Lower School Teacher” in the subject of the email.
The Spanish Teacher position for the Upper School involves teaching all levels of Upper School Spanish, from Level I through AP. This position could also potentially work with Middle School students. The Teacher should have a desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student to embody the tenets of the Portrait of the Graduate. The teacher will be responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subjects, including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of student’s progress, and participation in school functions.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Spanish Teacher” in the subject of the email.
Ursuline Academy is currently seeking a teacher to oversee our Leadership and Entrepreneurship curriculum. This position will plan and teach our Upper School Leadership and Entrepreneurship classes, and will develop curriculum for the Lower School Dream Lab and Middle School mini-mesters. The ideal candidate will bring branding, marketing, communication, design thinking and innovation to the classroom. The candidate will ideally be an active member of the community and build and nurture relationships and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Entrepreneurship & Leadership Teacher” in the subject of the email.
Ursuline Academy has an opening for a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative teacher of Social Studies to join our collaborative faculty team starting August 2025. The Social Studies department delivers various classes within the discipline, including AP Human Geography, World History, US History, AP European History, Economics, and AP Government, with the possibility of developing your own Social Studies elective. The current position could involve teaching a combination of these courses at the Honors or AP level.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Social Studies Teacher” in the subject of the email.
Ursuline is seeking a Math Teacher in the Upper School to begin in August 2025. This role works teaching various courses spanning from Algebra I to Calculus. The course load encompasses all levels of mathematics, including college preparatory, Honors and AP. In addition, this position will serve as an advisor for 7-10 students and moderate a co-curricular activity or student/school club, and could include Department Chair responsibilities.
Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Math Teacher” in the subject of the email.
Ursuline Academy is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant. The Cafeteria Assistant provides breakfast and lunch for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools with specific responsibilities for performing and serving food items to students, faculty and staff, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Cafeteria Assistant” in the subject of the email.